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Using Physical Chemistry in Biological studies?

This fully revised and expanded second edition of a highly popular book covers the physical chemistry of biological macromolecules and how to study it using up-to-date experimental techniques.  Alan Cooper is a Professor of Biophysical Chemistry at Glasgow University and the level he has adopted in this tutorial text is suitable for early undergraduate years in chemical or physical sciences, however, the book can also act as a basis for more advanced study. Students in other areas of the biological sciences will also appreciate the less intimidating approach to physical chemistry in the book.   For more details see http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/2011/9781849730815.asp

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Can scientists and engineers replicate Nature and develop systems that operate in extreme environments?

This book not only explores how nature’s paradigms can be applied to defence and security needs but also addresses some of the wider challenges facing society.  Bio-inspired Materials and Sensing Systems explores how we can lean from Nature and use this knowledge to provide new approaches to solving some of these challenges.  Written by Peter Biggins, Dstl, John Hiltz, DRDC Atlantic, Canada and Anne Kusterbeck, US Naval Base Laboratory, Washington, the book provides an international overview of how bio-inspired or -derived approaches can be used to enhance components, systems and system of systems for defence and security applications.  For further information see http://www.rsc.org/Shop/books/2011/9781849731218.asp  
 
 

 

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First book on the catalysis to refine syncrude to transportation fuels

Written by Arno De Klerk and Edward Furimsky, Catalysis in the Refining of Fischer-Tropsch Syncrude provides the first account of the literature (journal and patent) on the catalysis needed to refine syncrude to transportation fuels. It specifically highlights the impact of oxygenates and how oxygenates affect selectivity and deactivation. This aspect is also related to the refining of biomass derived liquids. Topics covered include: dimerisation / oligomerisation, isomerisation / hydroisomerisation, catalytic cracking / hydrocracking and hydrogenation, catalytic reforming, aromatic alkylation, etherification, dehydration, and some oxygenate and wax specific conversions.

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All you need to know about the ‘Chemistry of the Solar System’

This book is an appealing, concise, and factual account of the chemistry of the solar system. It includes basic facts about the chemical composition of the different bodies in the solar system, the major chemical processes involved in the formation of the Sun, planets, and small objects, and the chemical processes that determine their current chemical make-up.  Written by Katharina Lodders, Research Professor and Bruce Fegley, Jr., Professor of Planetary Sciences both from the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA, this book promises to be very popular with student, professional researchers in academia and government, college professors, and postgraduate fellows.   For further information see http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/2010/9780854041282.asp

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Chemistry for Sustainable Technologies: A Foundation

Written by Neil Winterton, University of Liverpool this unique book provides an interdisciplinary  introduction to sustainability issues in the context of chemistry and chemical technology, including  engineering.  For further information see http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/2010/9781847558138.asp

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New Series – Food and Nutritional Components in Focus

In the past three decades there have been major advances in our understanding of the chemistry and function of nutritional components.  Professor Victor Preedy, Kings College London aims to bridge the transdisciplinary divide for chemists, food scientists and nutritionists with this new series to be published from 2011.  For further information see http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/series/93.asp?seriesid=93

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The Chemistry of Textile Fibres

Written by Robert R Mather and Roger H Wardman, this is the only book to describe the chemistry of textile fibres at a level appropriate for ‘A’ level students and first-year undergraduates following courses in textile science and technology. Readers with a background in chemistry and an interest in the principles of functional fibre development will also find it to be of value.

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Tutorials in Molecular Reaction Dynamics

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Edited by Mark Brouard and Claire Vallance from the University of Oxford and written by internationally recognised researchers, this book will appeal to students studying chemical physics who will find elements of this text interesting and useful.  Subjects covered range from the more traditional topics, such as potential energy surfaces, to more advanced and rapidly developing areas, such as femtochemistry and coherent control.

Tutorials in Molecular Reaction Dynamics includes extensive references to more advanced texts and research papers, and a series of ‘Study Boxes’ help readers grapple with the more difficult concepts. Each chapter is thoroughly cross-referenced, helping the reader to link concepts from different branches of the subject. Worked problems are included, and each chapter concludes with a selection of problems designed to test understanding of the subjects covered. Supplementary reading material, and worked solutions to the problems, are contained on a secure website.

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Applied Thermodynamics of Fluids

Published under the auspices of both IUPAC and its affiliated body, the International Association of Chemical Thermodynamics (IACT), this book will serve as a guide to scientists or technicians who use equations of state for fluids.  Concentrating on the application of theory, the practical use of each type of equation is discussed and the strengths and weaknesses of each are addressed.  It includes material on the equations of state for chemically reacting and non-equilibrium fluids which have undergone significant developments and brings up to date the equations of state for fluids and fluid mixtures.  This reference will be useful for post graduate researchers in the fields of chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry and physics.

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Vital to the understanding of bioinorganic chemistry

Copublished with the Open University, two text books have recently been published which provide accessible information on metals and life and the chemistry of the transition metals.  These books form part of the teaching material for the Open University undergraduate course in inorganic chemistry S347 Metals and Life.  They are vital to the understanding of bioinorganic chemistry and the material in the books is designed to be used either as part of the course or for self-directed study.  Further details can be found at http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/series/metalsandlife.asp.

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